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HOW TO MAKE
BATHROOMS
Safer For Seniors
Maintaining a sense of independence throughout retirement
can inspire seniors to live their golden years to
the fullest. For many seniors, nothing is more emblematic
of their ability to stay independent than remaining in their
homes. A number of variables can affect how long seniors stay in
their homes, including the layout of the property and any potential
safety threats
that may arise as
men and women
age. Some small,
s a f e t y - c e n t r i c
tweaks to a property
can help men
and women remain
in their homes for
as long as possible.
• Increase lighting
in bathrooms
throughout the home. Lighting is easily overlooked as a safety
measure, but a well-lit space is easier to navigate. Increasing
lighting in the bathroom and upgrading existing features to LED
lighting can make it easier for seniors to navigate bathrooms at
night. That’s a notable benefi t, as seniors may need to make routine
bathroom trips overnight.
• Install grab bars. Grab bars are often found in public restrooms,
but they’re equally useful in the bathrooms of private
homes, particularly in seniors’ residences. Grab bars can be installed
on both sides of all toilets and in the bathtub/shower stall
so seniors can get up and down easily and reinforce their stability
on wet surfaces.
• Invest in bathroom storage systems. A cluttered bathroom
is a potential safety hazard. Items in cluttered bathrooms can
easily end up on the fl oor, and that goes for bathing items like
shampoo and soap as well. A bathroom storage system for a vanity
and an organizer for bathing items inside a shower or tub can
decrease the chance that items end up on the fl oor, where they
can pose an injury risk for seniors who might struggle to bend
over to pick them up or slip on fallen items when bathing.
• Renovate your existing shower. Seniors whose current bathrooms
house a traditional shower setup that requires them to step
over a tub can renovate the space and replace that feature with a
walk-in shower. A walk-in shower does not require seniors step
over a bathtub, greatly reducing the risk of falls while bathing.
Some additional shower renovations include installing a bench
so seniors can sit down while bathing, ideally while using a
hand-held shower head.
• Purchase non-slip materials for the bathroom. Non-slip
fl oor mats in a bathroom are essential for anyone, and especially
benefi cial for seniors. A non-slip vanity storage bin and toothbrush
holder also can ensure daily accessories remain accessible.
• Elevate toilet heights. Elevating toilet heights in bathrooms
throughout the home can make it easier for seniors to sit down
and get up when going to the bathroom. Toilets compliant with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are roughly 18 inches
taller than standard toilets, which can make a big difference
for seniors.
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